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Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Psychiatry)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: RHS93/2025
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George Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. |
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| Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as ability to work after-hours. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, as well as willingness and ability to travel. |
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| Dr BE Boon, tel. no. (044) 802-4528, Email: Bernice.Boon@westerncape.gov.za |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. |
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| Knowledge of a public health approach to delivering integrated psychiatric services. Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms. Clinical, leadership, administrative, teaching and mentoring skills. Computer literacy (MS office: Word, Excel, Outlook). Creativity to develop new ideas which can result in positive changes to existing processes. Appropriate experience in Psychiatry (all age groups). Ability and experience in teaching. |
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| Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. |
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| Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a practical test. Candidates, who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. The concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (this includes individuals who must apply for change in registration status). |
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| Specialist psychiatric care to patients (all age groups) at George Regional Hospital and at selected major referral centers in the Garden Route & Central Karoo districts (Rural East Ecosystem/REE). Support referral centers in the REE by doing outreach visits and consultations on various communication platforms. Participate in clinical governance of a growing integrated district mental health service. Teaching and clinical supervision of junior and allied mental health practitioners, generalists and medical students within a well-established Rural Training Complex. Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources. Adhere to requirements for all HR matters. Do appropriate research to stay abreast of service and clinical developments. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 1 341 855 - R 1 422 810 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 531 032 - R 1 623 609, Grade 1: R 1 773 222 - R 2 212 680 per annum (It will be expected of the successful candidates to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
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Starting Date:
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6/20/2025 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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Closing date: 7/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
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